2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LM58 XLL
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 152,362 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM58 XLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2025
- 152,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM58 XLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (LM58 XLL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both oute”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”.
LM58 XLL Mileage History
- 05/09/2023136,518 mi
- 05/09/2023136,518 mi
- 09/09/2024144,953 mi+8,435 mi
- 09/09/2024144,956 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/2025152,362 mi+7,406 mi
Average of roughly 7,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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